The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has fixed November 18, 2026, for the rescheduled Matchday 12 fixture between Sporting Lagos and Rivers United.
The rearranged encounter will see both teams compete for valuable points as the league season gathers momentum.
Rivers United will travel to Lagos aiming to strengthen their position in the standings and maintain their challenge for the NPFL title. The Pride of Rivers will view the fixture as an opportunity to secure an important away result.
Sporting Lagos, meanwhile, will be keen to make home advantage count and claim all three points against one of the league’s leading sides.
Rivers United’s technical crew, led by head coach Finidi George, will use the available preparation time to get the squad ready for the trip to Lagos.
Both teams will be aware of the importance of consistency as they pursue their respective targets this season.
With the new date confirmed, attention now turns to the preparations ahead of the Matchday 12 encounter, which is expected to provide another important test for both clubs.
